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Kepa Arrizabalaga won his second Champions League in June after winning the competition with Chelsea in 2021 Bournemouth have signed Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on a season-long loan deal. Kepa, 29, is the world's most expensive goalkeeper after moving to the Blues in 2018 from his boyhood club Athletic Bilbao for £71m. This week the Spain international extended his contract at Chelsea, which had been due to expire at the end of the 2025 season, by a year. "I know Andoni Iraola well, so of course that was a big reason for coming here, he spoke very well about everything here, " Kepa, who played with Bournemouth boss Iraola at Bilbao, told the club's Youtube channel, external. "I am so ready to be here and play in front of our fans. "Hopefully we can win something and it could be a great year. " He spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, where he made 20 appearances as a replacement for the injured Thibaut Courtois, winning La Liga and the Champions League. By signing a new deal at Chelsea, the Blues avoid the prospect of losing Kepa on a free transfer at the end of his loan spell with the Cherries. "We are delighted to bring a player of Kepa's calibre to AFC Bournemouth, " said Cherries chief executive Neill Blake. "We were aware of his availability and were keen to take the opportunity to bring him to the club on loan. "We believe he will be an exciting addition to our talented goalkeeping department. " Real manager Carlo Ancelotti had been interested in re-signing the Spaniard but it was dependent on Andriy Lunin leaving the club. That left Kepa training, along with 14 other players, away from manager Enzo Maresca's first-team squad. Kepa also rejected a permanent move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad in July. Latest Bournemouth news, analysis and fan views Get Bournemouth news sent straight to your phone England batting on day one of second Test against Sri Lanka Football latest: Transfer updates on eve of deadline day White not expected to be in Carsley's England squad Ebbw Vale's best Indian takeaway. .. is not this one Watch the brand new, surreal animated comedy series The Golden Cobra on BBC i Player A tense thriller starring Jenna Coleman Beneath the tranquillity of her home town, a detective untangles a dark web of secrets It's going to be a killer summer. .. The next chapter of Original Sin. Summer school isn’t the only test the liars are facing. .. What's next for ex-catwalk queen Mia? Real life hijacks the high life in Michelle de Swarte's uplifting comedy drama Spectacular opening ceremony ignites Paris Paralympics Who is Liverpool target Chiesa and why is the fee £10m? Pundits pick best Champions League moments, players & 2024-25 winners. Video Pundits pick best Champions League moments, players & 2024-25 winners What's happening and when at the Paris Paralympics? Paralysed by an ex-boyfriend, Otto rises as Paralympian 'Evans retires as one of NI's all-time greats' Who will be named in Carsley's first England squad? Former champion Raducanu 'sad' and 'down' after US Open exit 'When I win the ball, I'm happy' - who is incoming Man Utd midfielder Ugarte? How a Facebook advert changed a life and the look of a sport F1 Q&A: Can Norris still narrow gap to win Championship? Schoolmates and bridesmaids battle for Paralympic gold How Ali's 'War of the Worlds' started crossover fight trend 'I don't want London to be best Paralympics ever' Celebratory cramps & goalkeeping errors - 2 Good, 2 Bad. Video Celebratory cramps & goalkeeping errors - 2 Good, 2 Bad 'Norris' new-found dominance alarming Red Bull' Quiz: Which Chelsea outcast should your club sign? 'Anything can happen' - 42 players, but do Chelsea have a plan? GB athletes to follow at Paris Paralympics A new Champions League era - all you need to know Video A new Champions League era - all you need to know © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.